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rear-end collision; running into the back of another vehicle
A traffic accident where one vehicle crashes into the back of the vehicle ahead of it. One of the most common types of traffic accidents.
信号待ちの車に追突された。
I was rear-ended while waiting at a traffic light.
高速道路で追突事故が発生した。
A rear-end collision occurred on the expressway.
車間距離を十分に取らないと追突の危険がある。
If you don't maintain enough distance between cars, there is a risk of a rear-end collision.
USAGE:
A common term in traffic news and accident reports. The driver who rear-ends another vehicle is typically considered at fault in Japan. Chain rear-end collisions (玉突き事故) involving multiple vehicles are also discussed using this term.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 追突事故 (rear-end collision accident)
- 追突する (to rear-end)
- 追突される (to be rear-ended)
- 追突を防ぐ (to prevent a rear-end collision)